I was sitting watching people walk past on a pathway when the late afternoon sun came out and made fantastic shadows. I took some photos for reference and I'm hoping to put them all together in one big painting. This is a little practice watercolour sketch but the painting will probably be in oil. I can't decide whether to put in the simple background of doorways or leave it very simple. Ideas?
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I would put the backgound of doorways in, as long as it is as simple as in this lovely sketch. I love shadows too.
I would leave it pretty simple. I love the simplicity--and the focus on the figure and shadow. Really nice sketch!
I like it the way you solved on the watercolor sketch. Like a little note of what's behind with simple lines, letting things for the observer to mentaly build or imagine.
I say add the doorways if you are going for a traditional style and leave it plain for a more contemporary feel. How's that for avoiding a choice?
I like this! It's a creative idea and you did a good job with it. I love the shadow on the wall! I also really admire Federica down below! wow!
I like it simple, the shadows are the background. Afternoon sun gives out the best shadows to work with and you captured that really well. Love it as is!!!
I like how the shadow looks like it has a personality all of its own! With regards to the background I like the hint of a doorway to put the figures in some context without overpowering them.
I like your painting just the way it is. Your simple subject has character that might be lost if you added a background. Your composition as it is now gives the viewer a lot of themes to contemplate; loneliness, solitude, what is she thinking, etc.
You could add a light subdued blue or yellow glaze to the wall....stop by my blog if you have time www.barbararoth.blogspot.com
Hi Cathy. My idea would be to keep it simple, just a bit of texture and subtle color variation.
This is a great idea for a painting! I would keep it simple and let it be more about the shadows. Can't wait to see this one!
Terrific! Can't wait to see what you do with the oils!
I like it just the way it is. It's balanced and the simplicity of it makes the woman and her shadow very striking. Wonderful job! nancy
Thanks everybody for the input. I will keep it simple keeping the focus on the people and their shadows...now I can't decide between watercolour or oils. So indecisive!
gorgeous shadow work :)
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